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sunda clouded leopard.
Recognised as distinct from the mainland clouded leopard, this species is restricted to the Sunda region. Continuing forest conversion and fragmentation threaten its habitat.
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Appearance
Darker than its mainland relative, with smaller cloud-shaped markings, many spots within the blotches and a long balancing tail.
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Behaviour
Secretive and partly arboreal, though camera traps also record it travelling on forest floors and trails.
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Diet
Likely takes a range of mammals and birds; direct observations in the wild remain limited.
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Habitat
Lowland and montane tropical forest, with strongest dependence on continuous cover.
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Distribution
Native to Borneo and Sumatra.
